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词汇 pious
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pious

adjective
/ˈpaɪəs/
/ˈpaɪəs/
  1. having or showing a deep respect for God and religion虔诚的;虔敬的 synonym devout
    • pious acts虔诚之举
    opposite impious see also pietyTopics Religion and festivalsc2
  2. (disapproving) pretending to be religious, moral or good in order to impress other people道貌岸然的;伪善的;假正经的 synonym sanctimonious
    • pious sentiments虚情假意
    • He dismissed his critics as pious do-gooders.他把批评他的人斥为虔诚的行善者。
    • a rather pious and condescending smile相当虔诚和居高临下的微笑
    Topics Religion and festivalsc2
  3. pious hope something that you want to happen but is unlikely to be achieved可望而不可即的;难以实现的
    • Such reforms seem likely to remain little more than pious hopes.这类改革可能只是画饼充饥而已。
    Topics Difficulty and failurec2
  4. 词源late Middle English: from Latin pius ‘dutiful, pious’ + -ous.
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